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Why wind farms?

Using wind energy to generate
electricity avoids greenhouse gas emissions. By displacing fossil
fuels, wind energy helps to meet international, national and
regional targets that have been set to combat climate change.

Problems associated with conventional electricity generation are
also avoided, including poor health related to poor air quality,
damage to the natural and built environment caused by acid rain,
and - in the case of nuclear - radiation-related health and safety
issues.

In terms of energy security, wind energy is inexhaustible; it is
not subject to fuel price rises or the uncertainty of international
fuel markets; and it has no requirement for fuel transportation,
drilling or mining.